Technics SL-1500C

Direct drive motor without core for stable rotation
The high sound quality obtained from the exceptional S/R ratio and the high rotation accuracy of the direct drive system, used exclusively by Technics in all his turntables, he abducted the heart of fans all over the world.
The SL-1500C inherits high quality turntable performance Technics Hi-End employs a direct traction motor without single rotor core, where the stator is coreless to eliminate rotation irregularities, called cogging. In this engine, the magnetic force of the rotor magnets has been brought to the highest levels and the distance between the coreless stator and the rotor magnets has been optimized. This allowed the high torque performance of the SL-1200MK7 and to eliminate cogging. In addition, engine control was optimized according to the weight of the plate. As a result, the SL-1500C is capable of high rotation accuracy and excellent performance, without any need for maintenance and replacement of components. The direct traction system is also reliable and long lasting.

Integrated phono stage to connect numerous devices
The SL-1500C integrates a phono stage compatible with MM cartridges, which allows connection to phono input-free audio products. The power supply dedicated to the phono stage is isolated from engine power and control circuits to reduce noise onset. In addition, the shield structure erases the effects of external noise. This is how you get an amplification signal of absolute purity. Using the SL-1500C in combination with a pre-existing audio system you can enjoy vinyl music with the highest sound quality.

Essential lines
SL-1500C is characterized by a refined design without frills, aimed at conveying the traditional ease of use of products Technics and to enhance the music. This turntable is available both in the traditional silver color, and in a more contemporary variant, total black.

Maximum fidelity of sound

High precision motor control
In a direct drive system, the engine is connected directly to the plate and the rotation speed of the engine becomes the rotation speed of the vinyl itself. This is why the control of the rotation speed of the traction motor is fundamental in ensuring stability. SL-1500C uses the latest-generation engine control technology, derived from the development of Blu-ray Disc readers. In addition, the configuration of the FG coil of the circular FG monitoring system has been further improved in precision to obtain a greater measurement detail of the rotation of the plate.

High sensitivity arm for reading extreme precision
As usual Technics, the arm, responsible for the accuracy of reading the signal engraved in the disc grooves, is universal type static balance with S shape. The arm tube is made of light aluminum, but extremely rigid. The construction of the arm’s cardanic suspension uses a cutting housing with high precision bearings to achieve a high sensitivity of start.

Double layer plate with vibration damping
The platter on which a vinyl disc rests is characterized by a double layer structure with insulating rubber lower coating to eliminate the unwanted resonances of the die-cast aluminum plate. The plate offers a high rigidity and extraordinary vibration damping characteristics to prevent them being transmitted to the disc and thus giving a clean sound.

High rigidity structure and high damping feet
The frame, essential in reducing external vibrations, inherits audio quality improvement technologies adopted with the development of Hi-End turntables. The die-cast aluminium frame is securely integrated with a special material made of ABS and fiberglass that has allowed a double-layer construction. The combination of this high rigidity material with the metal frame has increased the stiffness and damping of vibrations and allowed to realize a robust structure ideal for sound reproduction.
The feet are composed of a spring and rubber to achieve optimum frequency characteristics. This ensures not only a high sound quality and an extraordinary resistance to interference, but above all the deletion of any external vibration during high volume listening.

Phono head (Ortofon 2M Red) included
The universal cover included is combined with a head Ortofon 2M RED. Once the turntable was purchased, it was immediately ready to listen to vinyl. The arm height can be easily adjusted within a range of 6mm to allow matching with a variety of other heads. Thanks to the auxiliary weights included with the product, you can use heads from weight between 14.3 and 25.1g (including the headset).